Experienced Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Core
Provide direct support, hands-on assistance, and guidance to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities to help them live independently.
Role type
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Builds
Person-centered support plans and daily living independence
Domain
Disability services / Behavioral health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis intervention, behavioral management, personal care assistance, documentation, transportation, patient communication
Preferred skills
Prior experience with challenging behaviors, mental health support, security experience, IDD experience
Technologies
Computer systems for documentation
Responsibilities
Assist with daily living tasks (bathing, dressing, mobility), transport individuals to appointments, document progress and action steps, implement crisis/behavioral management plans, build relationships with individuals and teams
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC